Phoenix Suns

The WNBA’s abridged version of free agency this offseason didn’t come with the same shock and awe as in the past few years. The short window allotted for negotiations played a role. So did the core groups of a few of the title-contending teams opting to stay together. Atlanta, New York, Las Vegas and Indiana all re-signed their stars, leaving fewer noteworthy moves among the league’s upper echelon of free agents. But one offseason move sent a jolt: Satou Sabally’s departure from the Phoenix Merc

NEW YORK — The Phoenix Mercury’s second-half woes continued Wednesday against the New York Liberty. May 27, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) tries to drive past Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) during the first half at Barclays Center.

The New York Liberty may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Mercury.

Satou Sabally hopes to play against her former team the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night when her new franchise, the New York Liberty, host them. Sabally may have been the biggest name to move this offseason, coming to New York as a free agent. Sabally played in Phoenix for one season and helped the Mercury reach the WNBA Finals, including in a playoff series victory over New York in the first round.

Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty were the two teams to watch out for going into the season. Given their veteran-stacked rosters, it was expected that both teams would at least compete for the championship.

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Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15+ point deficit for the second time this season on Sunday, defeating the Phoenix Mercury 82-80. Reese turned in another dominant performance in the contest, scoring 17 points and snagging 10 rebounds. Reese also had four steals in the game, including a clutch one late to help…

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was happy to take a picture with NBA legend Julius Erving after beating the Phoenix Mercury.

Angel Reese had an animated night during Atlanta Dream's close win over Phoenix Mercury, stuffing the stat sheet down to the flagrant foul which may lead to a WNBA fine.

Rhyne Howard scored 21 points, Allisha Gray added 17 and Angel Reese recorded her third double-double of the season as the Atlanta Dream used a late surge to beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-80 on Sunday. Reese finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jordin Canada had 11 points and 14 rebounds for her first double-double of the season.

All-Star forward Satou Sabally departed the Phoenix Mercury for the New York Liberty in free agency this offseason.

ATLANTA — Flashes of the Phoenix Mercury’s defensive identity were present on Sunday, but they were unable to sustain it down the stretch in an 82-80 loss to the Atlanta Dream. May 24, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) looks for a pass against Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park.

Azzi Fudd wanted to slow her game down and let it come to her. “My goal was to just play a little bit slower,” Fudd said. The 17 points was tied for the second-most by a rookie in a quarter, trailing only the 20 that Shoni Schimmel had when she played for Phoenix.